Auberge Resorts Collection Introduces Bishop’s Lodge

Located on the threshold of the Santa Fe National Forest in New Mexico, the Bishop’s Lodge, Auberge Resorts Collection made its debut as the first luxury concept of its kind in a rustic setting. The new retreat unfolds like a village – with ranch-inspired volumes scattered across the site that formerly housed a chapel and lodge built by the first Archbishop of Santa Fe in the 1860s. HKS worked with Dallas-based Nunzio Marc DeSantis Architects on the project to weave a thoughtful narrative that is shaped by local history and culture.

“We chose to build on an ethos and attitude that approaches Santa Fe architecture in a modern way,” says Nunzio DeSantis. “The imperfection of the clay walls is the perfection. They are deep, strong, and man-made – not a machine. Our goal was just to improve the feel of the place by adding new buildings that bring comfort and technology to dance next to the old buildings. “

Adobe structures organically complement the surrounding landscape with earth tones, while the interiors showcase local craftsmanship and the influence of the fashion museum and local icon Millicent Rogers. In the heart of the property, the lodge houses the signature restaurant SkyFire as well as a bar, a lounge, a café, a living room and a spacious outdoor terrace. The NATHALIE at Bishop’s Lodge boutique, located below the lodge, offers local handicrafts, while the adjacent Gerald Peters Gallery displays a range of local artwork and historic Navajo artifacts.

“The spirit of Santa Fe lives on in every design detail,” adds Mary Alice Palmer, Principal and Global Hospitality Interior Design Director at HKS. “The creative spirit that lives in this region cannot be compared with any other place in the world. We have created the future of adventure, relaxation and authentic inspiration that has been and will always be the legacy of Bishop’s Lodge. “

The modern accommodations include 83 guest rooms with private patios and fireplaces. The freestanding suites include six junior suites, three one-bedroom suites, one two-bedroom suite and three unique Kiva suites on a scenic vantage point. Outdoor bathtubs and stone rain showers add to the luxury of each suite. Casitas with three and four bedrooms are equipped with living and dining rooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a spacious terrace. Made from reclaimed New Mexican barn wood, the 12-bedroom bunkhouse accommodates larger groups under 36-foot ceilings with an expansive common area and an oversized two-story stone fireplace. The restored 2,000-square-foot chapel includes a master suite, a king-size room, and a double-queen suite, as well as indoor and outdoor areas.

This fall, the Turquesa Healing Arts Studio opens with five treatment rooms, a saltwater pool, a garden, a meditation clearing, and a range of other immersive, restorative therapies.

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